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Piccadilly - Application For A Variation Of A Premises Licence

ST1 1EGPublished 18/09/26
Stoke Sentinel • 

What is proposed?

LICENSING ACT 2003 PUBLIC NOTICE
This is a Public Notice in
Respect of an Application for a VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE

Notice is hereby given that an application has been made to Stoke-on-Trent City Council by: Star Pubs Trading Limited for: The Unicorn Inn, 40 Piccadilly, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 1EG.

The variation proposed is as follows:-

1. Extend the permitted opening hours to allow the premises to open daily from 08:00 for non-licensable activities, including the sale of coffee, tea, and other refreshments.

2. Extend the start time for the sale of alcohol on Sunday to 10:00.

3. Remove similar facilities to music making and dance as this is no longer a licensable activity.

If you are interested in this application, please e-mail hcp.licensing@stoke.gov.uk

If you do wish to make a representation to the City Council about this application you should do so in writing or e-mail on or before 12 October 2026.

Licensing Services, C/O The Weighbridge Lodge, Cromer Road, Northwood, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6QN, email: hcp.licensing@stoke.gov.uk

Any representation received will be available for public inspection under the Local Government (Access to Information) Act, 1985.

Please note it is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and could incur an unlimited fine.

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